Oscars 2013 Inspiration!

Home decor inspired by the many many jaw-droppingly gorgeous gowns on the red carpet for Oscars 2013! (all Oscars images via here)

 Amy Adams in Oscar de la Renta

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Sandra Bullock in Elie Saab

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Naomi Watts in Armani Prive

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Helen Hunt in (!!) H&M. How awesome!

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 Jennifer Garner in Gucci

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Jessica Chastain in Armani Prive

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 Charlize Theron in Dior Haute Couture

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 Kerry Washington in Miu Miu

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Last, but certainly not least...the amazingly talented Jennifer Lawrence in Dior. Who cares that she tripped on her way up on stage to accept her award? With that much talent packed into all of her 22 years, she can do no wrong in my eyes! Had a great time watching Silver Linings Playbook! 22 years old!!

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Bathroom Inspiration!

Bathrooms are often neglected when it comes to decorating. A few simple touches can turn a drab bathroom into a classy space. Here are some ideas to get you started!

I love the cool neutral colours, which make the bathroom seem much brighter and more spacious. Although there's no space on the counter for his and her sinks, the initials on each side of the mirror add a personal touch and seem to add to the illusion that there are separate spaces for each! (via here)

Simple, yet gorgeous, glass shower. Clean lines for the sink and cabinets pull the look together. It certainly helps that there are such large windows allowing natural light to flood the bathroom! (via here)

Prefer a splash of colour? Why not consider mosaic tiles in shades of your favourite colours? These grey and white mosaic tiles add a graphic element to this bathroom. If you think it's too visually distracting, consider having the mosaic tiles only on one wall, and you'll have yourself a feature wall in your bathroom! A functional hole in the wall is also a smart way to house your toiletries, instead of having an awkward shelf. (via here)

If you're lucky enough to have a window in your bathroom, adding plants would be a great way to add cheer to your bathroom. Plus, it somehow makes the space feel clean and healthier! They'll also add colour to an otherwise neutral colour palette, and can be changed as and when you like! (via here) 

Here is a useful list of plants that will thrive in the high-humidity of your bathroom: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/the-best-plants-for-the-bathro-112048)

For the art fanatic... as bathrooms typically feature much wall space, why leave them blank? This floor to ceiling arrangement of pictures, drawings and images will keep your bathroom user well-entertained and certainly amused! (via here)

Gorgeous nickel accents add a touch of luxury to this simple bathroom. Most of us are short on storage space, so I would probably opt for cabinets under the sink which would allow me to store my supplies. However, if space was not an issue, this pair of sinks with their elegant marble detail - too pretty to resist! (via here)

Lunar New Year Inspiration!

Hi guys, first of all, sorry for our long absence. We've been focusing on getting our website ready and making sure that everything runs smoothly on launch day! We'll be announcing this special day soon, we're so excited that this is finally kicking off!

In the meantime, here are some pictures to inspire you to decorate for the Lunar New Year! We're all having guests over to visit, so this is the perfect time to show off some interior decorating talent!

If you're more modern and don't want to deck your house in traditional Chinese New Year decorations, why not infuse a palette of yellow, pink, orange and red accents? This colour scheme will make your home vibrant, and will show brilliantly in all the reunion photos that your guests will be taking in your house.

Decorate away!

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And because entertaining can be stressful, here are some useful tips to survive this weekend!

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Weekend Home Inspiration!

Pinks and purples don't necessarily translate to a girl's room - with the right deep jewel shades, the room above is elegant and very classy. (all house images via here. Follow me on Pinterest http://pinterest.com/frankalily/home-inspiration/)

I'm still pondering over the idea of a walk-in wardrobe - I definitely want one, but I don't know if I can afford the space!

Modern and functional entryway table. Loving the tray with the gorgeous vase and flowers!

Drop dead gorgeous bedroom with plenty of fabrics and subtle colour accents (navy, gold and green). The floor-to-ceiling windows are stunning and allow plenty of natural light to flood the room. The carpeted floor adds to the glamour and the neutral shades of the pillows, linens and curtains bring the look together.

Still on the search for a glass container I like to build my own terrarium, no luck yet!

My other half likes bursts of vibrant colour and doesn't favour "boring" neutrals. But a colour scheme of dark grey, black and white, together with mirrored accents, looks so very glamorous! Especially loving the large round mirror, the mirrored vase and the carpet!

One of my all-time favourite websites is still www.jossandmain.com and I get tons of design inspiration from them. It's a great place to source for inspiration on the products to bring in for hometown.sg and a good showcase of the different varieties of styles for homes. 

Here are some of my favourite products this week!